Why Physics Students Start Doctorates.

Walford, Geoffrey

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Publication Date: 1980-Mar

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Why Physics Students Start Doctorates.

Walford, Geoffrey

Studies in Higher Education, v5 n1 p77-80 Mar 1980

From data gathered in interviews, four major areas of influence that dominated the decision of British college students to undertake doctoral research work have been determined: love of physics, love of university life, lack of alternatives (particulary job alternatives), and drift. (JMD)

Descriptors: Doctoral Programs, Foreign Countries, Graduate Students, Graduate Study, Higher Education, Physics, Scientific Research, Student Attitudes, Student Motivation

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: United Kingdom (Great Britain)

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